When it comes to violence against women and children, both Pakistan and India are going through a difficult moment. When news of an Indian doctor in Kolkatta shocked the world, Pakistan was still reeling from the brutal murder of 20-year-old Sania Zehra and the recent case of a 5-year-old being raped in a government hospital. After being brutally raped and killed, the young doctor’s story shocked people all over the world.
Artists advocating for justice are speaking out on both sides of the border. It is now Bushra Ansari who speaks out, demanding justice for women on both sides of the border. She questioned why it is that men are seen as having the ability to treat women like toys, as demonstrated by the cases of Sania Zahra and Dr. Moumita. She went on to say that until we start giving these men extremely long sentences that render them powerless, these cases won't end.
Bushra Ansari said the following:
People's responses to Bushra Ansari's position are as follows:
